A Second Look at Pope Leo’s First Encyclical (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 6/12/26

A Second Look at Pope Leo’s First Encyclical (Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.) 6/12/26

From The Catholic Current by The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network

June 12, 2026 · 51 min · Season 8 · Episode 108

About this episode

Father Robert McTeigue discusses Pope Leo’s encyclical Magnifica Humanitas and its implications for artificial intelligence and technology.

Father Robert McTeigue continues his review of Pope Leo’s encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, arguing that artificial intelligence and technology require deeper moral reflection grounded in Christ. Father finishes with Weekend Readiness to help prepare you for Sunday Mass. Show Notes MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS Pope Leo’s AI Encyclical Has Two Problems, But They Cancel Each Other Out The Worst of Indignities: The Catholic Church on Slavery Daily Readings - Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

People in this episode

Host: Father Robert McTeigue

Topics covered

  • Pope Leo's encyclical
  • artificial intelligence
  • moral reflection
  • technology
  • Sunday Mass preparation

Keywords

  • Pope Leo
  • Magnifica Humanitas
  • artificial intelligence
  • moral reflection
  • technology
  • Catholic Church
  • Sunday Mass

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Organizations: The Station of the Cross

Books & works: Magnifica Humanitas

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